Wellington Elementary

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wellington Elementary School, located in the Beaumont residential area of Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a public primary school within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment for its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to encourage critical thinking, social development, and personal growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Wellington Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher association and its efforts to create an inclusive atmosphere. The school utilizes its suburban setting to engage students in various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that complement classroom learning. By prioritizing strong communication between faculty, families, and the local community, Wellington maintains a reputation as a stable and collaborative institution dedicated to preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

606

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	42
Black	43
Asian	122
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
342 (56.4 %)
Asian
122 (20.1 %)
Two or More
56 (9.2 %)
Black
43 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (6.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wellington Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wellington Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	46.4%
Male	325	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)